Dental Implants Vs. Partials

If you have a missing tooth, you can replace it with a modern dental implant or the traditional partials. Modern dental developments such as dental implants have some advantages over partials.

Support by Adjacent Teeth

• A dental implant does not require the support of adjacent teeth. Partials need the support of existing adjacent teeth by attaching crowns or abutments.

Stress to Adjacent Teeth

• Partials require the support of adjacent teeth, and a lot of stress falls on these teeth. They have to be shaped to accommodate crowns, creating a ground for future dental problems.

Comfort

• Dental implants are comfortable because they are fixed firmly in the gums. Partials tend to slip and move, making them less comfortable.

Food Particles Getting Trapped

• Dental implants do not have the problem of food particles getting stuck in them like partials, which have to be removed and cleaned after every meal.

Healing Period, Cost and Maintenance

• Gums take take more than a month to heal with a dental implant. Dental implants are more costly compared to partials but are maintenance free. Partials take just two sittings to be placed.